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  Nikki (45rpmgal) 1-Arriviste Username: 45rpmgal Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.206.46.218 |
Important event for Rhythm & Blues....Here is the URL to the website, as well as the info below (from the website). Jim and I will be there for the whole 3 days. Hope some of you here on SD can make it! Nikki http://hometown.aol.com/doowop indc/kendallproductions.html DOO-WOP IN DC - A REUNION TRIBUTE TO THE PIONEERS OF RHYTHM & BLUES, ROCK & ROLL AND DOO-WOP, JUNE 24 - 26, 2004 - WASHINGTON, DC A WEEKEND OF MUSIC, DANCE AND DISCUSSION IN HONOR OF THE LEGENDS OF EARLY RHYTHM & BLUES AND VOCAL GROUP HARMONY. MEET THE EARLY PIONEERS WHO STARTED IT ALL AS THEY ARE HONORED IN A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thurs. June 24 - July 24, 2004 Gallery Exhibit "Doo-Wop: From The Street Corner To The Stage" Howard University Blackburn Center Gallery, Washington, DC A month long photographic and memorabilia exhibit showcasing the genre of music known as Doo-Wop and early Rhythm and Blues. Free & Open to the public Friday, June 25, 2004 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - DC Hand Dance: From Jitterbug to Hand Dance Howard University Blackburn Center, Washington, DC Screening of the documentary "Swing, Bop & Hand Dance". Discussion moderated by documentary producer, Beverly Lindsay-Johnson. The National Hand Dance Association of Washington, DC performs and demonstrates DC Hand Dancing from the 1950s to the present. (DC Hand Dance is a partner bop-style dance). Free & Open to the public 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Doo-Wop Shop - Howard University Blackburn Center CDs and books for sale by the vocal groups and an opportunity for autograph seekers. Materials sold by artists only -- no vendors. Free & Open to the public 8:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. MAIN EVENT : Sock Hop Dance Party and Reunion Tribute to the Pioneers Ballroom - Howard University Blackburn Center, Washington, DC Stroll down memory lane as national and local vocal groups and soloists perform their songs that touch your heart, meet and greet these music legends -- dance to the music of the 1950s and early 60s with music by Washington area "oldies" DJs - "DJ Addie" and "DJ Charlie Stinchcomb". Buffet Included. PARTIAL LIST OF PERFORMERS (**SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) The Chords featuring Buddy McRae and Arthur Crier Eddie Rich and The Swallows The Legendary Orioles The Velons The Clickettes The Exhilarations Baby Washington The Memories The 5 Discs The Darlettes The Magics Jay Johnson of The Diablos with Gino Parks Lorraine Anthanio Lofaso (of the Socialites)...and others Special Performance by Roy Hamilton, Jr. in a moving tribute to his father, Roy Hamilton ("Ebb Tide") SPECIAL HONORS AND AWARDS CEREMONY - Friday, June 25th, 8:00 p.m. at the Main Event. - Special recognition of the pioneers of early R&B, and individuals that continue to preserve the music. HONOREES Richard Barrett ("The Valentines"), Eddie Rich ("The Swallows") Hal Jackson (Veteran Radio/Stage Host), Bill Pinkney ("The Drifters") Bobby Robinson (Red Robin Records), Johnny Reed ("The Orioles") Floyd "Buddy" McRae ("The Chords), Ernie Warren ("The Cardinals") Warren Suttles and Leonard Puzey ("The Ravens"), The Chantels Eli Reed (Photographer) Leon (Actor) (for his portrayals of early R&B legends) Tom Spain (Film Producer) Andy Fredericks (Film Producer) Kenny O'Banyoun (Graphics Artist) ...and special honorable mentions General Admission: $40.00 Howard University Students w/HU ID: $20.00 TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 13. ADVANCE SALES ONLY. Ticket Locations: Howard Univ. Cramton Auditorium Box Office 202 806-7198 Roadhouse Oldies, Silver Spring, MD 301 587-1858 Yesterday's Memories, Atlanta area, 770 471-4466 NYC: Clyde Frazier, Sr. 212 862-4216 (M-Fri 10a-2p) Credit Cards: call 1-800 DOO-WOPP (366-9677) Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 1:00p.m-3:00pm "Doo-Wop and DC" - A discussion and performance with pioneers of early Rhythm & Blues originating from the Washington, DC area. Howard University Blackburn Center. Co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Museum Sponsored by the Office of the Director of the Howard University Blackburn Center in collaboration with The Atlanta Doo-Wop Association. Additional Activities: 5th Annual Get Together hosted by the Internet Doo-Wop Clubs, Sat. June 26, 6:30p, Best Western Capitol Skyline Hotel, "Hall of States" Room, $25.00-Members/$28.00-Non-memb ers (dinner included), Contact: BarbaraAnnPgh@aol.com Hotel Accommodations Best Western Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I Street, SW ("Eye Street)", Washington, DC 20024. Newly rennovated rooms. Special Room Rate: $79.00 plus tax per room per night. Double Occupancy. Must make reservation BEFORE May 24, 2004. Rates after May 24 return to regular rates. For reservations call 202 488-7500 (ask for group rate for "Doo-Wop In DC") Rooms reserved from June 24-26. Check out Sun. June 27. 15 minutes from Howard University. ALL RESERVATIONS AND ROOM CHARGES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS NOT SPONSORS. ROUND-TRIP BUS LEAVING 125TH STREET IN HARLEM THUR. 6/24 RETURNING SUN. 6/27. $110 (INCLUDES R/T FARE AND TICKET FOR MAIN EVENT ON FRI. 6/25. ) FOR FURTHER INFO & TICKET CONTACT: CLYDE FRAZIER, SR., MON-FRI 10AM-2PM @ 212 862-4216. ALL PUBLIC WELCOMED. VOCAL ARTISTS SHOULD CONTACT GENE TOMPKINS FOR THEIR RESERVATIONS @ 770 471-4466 TO PLACE AN AD IN THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM BOOKLET, CONTACT BEVERLY LINDSAY-JOHNSON OR LAWRENCE BERRY (see email address below) ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PROJECT COMMITTEE: ARTHUR CRIER: artcrier@webtv.net EUGENE TOMPKINS: adwa@bellsouth.net CLYDE FRAZIER, SR.: rosetip@nyc.rr.com BEVERLY LINDSAY-JOHNSON: doowopindc@aol.com LAWRENCE BERRY:bmberry@netzero.net The Atlanta Doo-Wop Association is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization whose mission is to educate, promote and preserve the genre of music known as vocal group harmony, early Rhythm and Blues and Doo-Wop. | ||
Nikki (45rpmgal) 2-Debutant Username: 45rpmgal Post Number: 26 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.206.46.218 |
Every now and then I will be bringing this thread to the top. Please click on the website I gave for complete and UPDATED info (new tributes and performers continuously being added)! Anyone here from the DC area who might be interested in attending? Anyone here from ANY area who might be interested in attending???????  Nikki | ||
count (the_count) 2-Debutant Username: the_count Post Number: 25 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.197.239 |
NIKKI, I'am staying at The Monarch hotel on m street. Tickets kame last week. See ya there. "COUNT" | ||
Nikki (45rpmgal) 2-Debutant Username: 45rpmgal Post Number: 29 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.206.46.218 |
Count! AWESOME!!! Glad you will be there, and I finally will get to meet the Kontinental Kid of SD!!! Nikki | ||
count (the_count) 2-Debutant Username: the_count Post Number: 26 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.197.239 |
Looking forward to meeting you too NIKKI in person.Funny how we were both at many a doo-wop functions and a few UGHA gigs at the same time but never met. Love your "HARMONY TRAIN" So all in all, it's DO THIS, DO THAT, DOO-WOP. "COUNT" |
